Guimarães, Elina (1904–1991)

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Guimarães, Elina (1904–1991)

Portuguese writer and lawyer. Name variations: Elina Guimarães. Born 1904 in Portugal; died 1991.

Writings on women's rights include Dos Crimes Culposos, A Lei em que Vivemos, Coisas de Mulheres and Mulheres Portuguesas Ontem e Hoje (1979); also wrote articles for Diàrio de Noticias and other journals. Awarded Portuguese Order of Liberty (1985).

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